Adjustable drop links rear

katy81

katy81

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Mot guy said there was play.

Having trouble finding them for my car in the correct length.

Are adjustable ones OK? I'm not lowering it or anything. I just want it to be OK.
 
Ford mondeo st220 3 litre 2004

It seems the petrol ones like mine have different links compared to the diesels and smaller engined versions
 
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Front or rear?

Edit: can see rear in title now.

What’s the length of the ones you have?

255mm here

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For Ford Mondeo MK3 ST220 Febi Rear Anti Roll Bar ARB Drop Links | eBay

A faulty chassis constitutes a major safety risk – vehicles can lose wheel grip as a result of worn tyre profiles and, in the worst case scenario, swerve and cause serious accidents. Why this exclusivity?.
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Jonnycoupe said:
Front or rear?

Edit: can see rear in title now.

What’s the length of the ones you have?

255mm here

www.ebay.co.uk

For Ford Mondeo MK3 ST220 Febi Rear Anti Roll Bar ARB Drop Links | eBay

A faulty chassis constitutes a major safety risk – vehicles can lose wheel grip as a result of worn tyre profiles and, in the worst case scenario, swerve and cause serious accidents. Why this exclusivity?.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Wrong ones, the ST220 ones are 225mm.

It's one of the reasons i stopped dailying a few years ago, some bits are very hard to get hold of.

I don't think the rear shocks exist anymore either.
 
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I’ve not seen adjustable with ball joint ends too often? So if you go rose joint the bearing centres will move compared to where they should be for the geometry designed.
 
I don't trust autodoc and similar sites. They quite often list the wrong parts for performance models. They will fit but don't have the proper reinforcement.
 
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bobuk said:
Never had a problem with Autodoc and I use thrm at least once or twice a year.
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It's gonna vary by car. If you order any ST220 suspension bits they won't be what you get. Shocks, springs, bushes, control arms, hubs, drop links.....all wrong.
 
I've found over the years it's usualy easier to go to the manufactures part desk if you want bits for the 'sporty' variant of an otherwise standard car, prices are usualy not too bad and you know you're getting the right thing.

I had massive trouble with parts for our old Clio 197 so ended up going to Renault direct and they were only a couple of quid more but i got the right part the first time.
 
Iamzod said:
It's gonna vary by car. If you order any ST220 suspension bits they won't be what you get. Shocks, springs, bushes, control arms, hubs, drop links.....all wrong.
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Abarth 500 is the same. They try to flog you parts for the standard car, but the aren't as robust. Things like drop links and CV joints/boots aren't the same.
 
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Probably don't make them anymore so it's all they have. Surely the mechanics will know for sure if they will fit ok. The people on the desk aren't usually much help with specifics.
 
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Find the part number and ask for that specific part, use one of the catalogues online just Google Ford EPC, most ask for VIN which helps to identify the exact build of the car.
 
This one should fit:

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Quinton Hazell QLS3312S Stabilizer Anti roll bar Link - Ford Mondeo Mk 3 #25 | eBay

Quinton Hazell QLS3312S. FORD Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) (Year of Construction 10.2000 - 03.2007). FORD Mondeo Mk3 Hatchback (B5Y) (Year of Construction 10.2000 - 03.2007).
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(and this one as that one above only has one left)

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Anti Roll Bar Link fits FORD MONDEO Mk3 ST220 3.0 Rear 02 to 07 QH Stabiliser X1 | eBay

Type Link/Coupling Rod, stabiliser bar. Hi here, I have an anti roll bar link for the vehicle below. Rod/Strut Coupling Rod. FORD 1152952. Cross references. FIRST LINE FDL7298. Part number QLS3312S. FAI AutoParts SS4757.
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223mm length, and specifically listed as being on the ST220
 
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